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Reflection Paper
Argument essay for a critical thinking class
A rudimentary rubric for a simple argumentative essay on authority using the results of the Stanley Milgram authority experiment. It is used in a introductory critical thinking class designed to build critical thinking proficiencies in underprepared college students.
Rubric Code:
M44C56
By
ChPEBu
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Subject:
Humanities
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Reflection Paper
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Introduction
10 %
Incomplete
does not state the question/topic, your position, and your plan for the essay and/or jumps right to the body of the essay
Average
does state the question/topic, your position, and your plan for the essay, but is very weak and leaves the reader confused about the topic and your position on the topic
Above Average
does state the question/topic, your position, and your plan for the essay, but the topic or your position could be said more clearly
Exceptional
states the question/topic, your position, and your plan for the essay clearly and strongly, so that the reader is not confused about the topic and your position on the topic
Support: Development
50 %
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addresses only one or two of the questions outlined in the assignment
Average
addresses one or two of the issues well, and one or more others less completely
Above Average
addresses most of the questions assigned
Exceptional
addresses all of the questions assigned for reflection
Conclusion
10 %
Incomplete
no concluding paragraph - essay ends abruptly
Average
weak concluding paragraph - does not summarize or restate the thesis clearly
Above Average
concluding paragraph is present but "parrots" the thesis without paraphrasing
Exceptional
strong concluding paragraph - summarizes and restates the thesis in an interesting way that captures the reader's attention
Organization
20 %
Incomplete
poor organization; no logical progression of ideas; no use of transitions between paragraphs
Average
some organization; some logical progression of ideas in some parts of essay, but not others; a few transitions, but not throughout the essay
Above Average
fairly well organized and with either good transitions or logical progression but not both
Exceptional
well organized; clear, logical progression of ideas; uses appropriate transitions
Mechanics
10 %
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5 or more grammatical, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors; did not follow formatting instructions; pages not stapled
Average
4 or less grammatical, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors; did not follow some formatting instructions
Above Average
2 or 3 grammatical, punctuation, capitalization, and/or spelling errors; OR well written but failed to follow formatting instructions
Exceptional
no grammatical, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors; formatting instructions followed
Keywords:
critical thinking essay
Subjects:
English
Humanities
Philosophy
Types:
Writing
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